Fleece & Berber Tips for Embroidery
by Serena Smith
Fleece and berber require some extra steps
when stitching embroidery designs onto these fabrics. Keep in mind the
following advice when stitching and your project will be finished and
gorgeous in no time!
Selecting fabric - Choose a high quality fleece or berber that will
withstand decorative stitching or embroidery. If the fabric has a high loft,
you may need to raise the pressure foot pressure on the machine to allow the
foot to glide over the fabric.
Use spray adhesive - Dont hoop the fleece. Hoop the stabilizer and spray
it with 505 spray adhesive. Then stick the fabric to the stabilizer. This
will prevent permanent hoop marks.
Use cut away stabilizer - Because this fabric stretches you will need to
use heavy cut away or light weight poly mesh.
Use a water-soluble topping - Using aqua film on top of the fleece or
berber will prevent the stitches from sinking down in the fabric and help
keep accurate stitching.
Choosing designs - Select simple, less dense, motifs. Dense designs pile
in too many stitches and interfere with the drape of the fabric. Designs
with satin and fill stitches will show up more than outline stitches,
especially if the fleece has a high loft.
Threads - Choose decorative threads that will not get lost in the loft of
the fleece. For more visible stitching lines, use 2 strands of threads or
stitch the design twice.
Discover a fun Fall jacket you can create
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